PANews reported on April 14th, citing a report from the American magazine *The Atlantic*, that military officials stated the formal blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will initially utilize air power. This blockade aims to prevent Iranian vessels, as well as any other ships from Iranian ports, from passing through the strait into the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. At least two aircraft carrier strike groups or land-based air forces will be deployed to provide cover for naval forces monitoring the waterway. P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft will be responsible for monitoring the waters and striking maritime targets, while E-2 Hawkeye early warning aircraft will fly above the fleet to detect threats and other aircraft. In addition, the United States will deploy a large swarm of drones to the strait region.